Trader or Risk Manager is not a job – it is a way of thinking and looking at the world around you from opportunistic standpoint. Every trader has to be a talented risk-manager and vica versa. It takes a certain breed to succeed in both fields. It is not just about generating profit but often about being resilient, focused and coolheaded. You have to be analytical, disciplined, able to assess risk and able to take quick and firm decisions under pressure with virtually no room for error. But how do you spot this talent?